Dave,

To answer your question, AC generator is a misnomer.  I have a generator
that plugs into an AC circuit, steps the voltage down and emits constant
current to make the CS. It is one of the older Sota Instruments generators.
The silver wires are attached to a cord that plugs in to the generator; it
was built according to Bob Beck's specifications and meant to be both a
blood purifier and a CS generator. They still make one.

I'm making so much CS these days for friends that I'll be needing a
Silverpuppy to make it easier on me.

Carlene